janetdog wrote:
" WOW, this is crazy! I have previously worked with Dave about 5 years ago when I was 16. He was always very friendly with me but never acted out of line. I cant say I never thought he was a little weird but always seemed like an okay dude who was concerned with his mothers health at the time. I am ever thankful I was not a victim and if he is found guilty of these crimes, I only hope the worst for him. "
" i remember mr. stanco from when i was about 12 to 14 (this was about 16 years ago). while this doesn't necessarily surprise me, he never crossed any line with me (to the best of my memory) or anyone else that i know of, and we had many interactions during that time as i went to the school & church that he worked at.
i'll leave it to the jury & judge to hopefully serve justice whatever the outcome. either way this is a sad situation for all involved. "
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMartin_preschool_trial
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_v._Jackson
As the father of 4 awesome kids, I would never condone molestation of any kind.
I'm concerned any time these accusations are brought up for reasons listed above.
Please let 12 jurors decide his fate. Not a frontpage newspaper article.
I agree and understand what you are saying JD.
The paper article is meant to reach as many victims as possible to get them to come forward. It was not meant as evidence or to cause a lynch mob
But there are many things that just scream "I'm Guilty". When they searched his apartment he fled and then when he had nowhere to go he tried to kill himself. This will not be a witch hunt. But yes, I understand where you are coming from.
Plus, since the story broke, people have been coming out of the woodwork. He will be judged by a jury of his peers.
I was about to list facts that I know are going on that would explain to you why this is not one of those cases but I don't want to say too much, so I will just say. It is a solid case and you will see when it is over. But then again, O.J. walked away.
So, ya never know.
But yes, he is innocent until proven guilty but I am pretty sure he is not even going to argue the point.
peace.